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Gabriela Sierra

East Chicago,IN

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with 30 years in various capacities in the field of nursing. Also, experienced in phlebotomy, and the storage and maintaining of blood products. Able to adapt quickly in new environments and change in direction. A team player and very enthusiastic to work with others for the best results. Fluent in Spanish with ability to translate accurately.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clipboard Nursing Agenc
07.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
  • Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
  • Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
  • Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
  • Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
  • Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gale Nursing Agency
01.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shift Med Nursing Agency
06.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Franciscan Village
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Holy Family Villa
Palos Park, IL
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point click care software to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Performed 20-30 functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Provide care in assessments, vital signs, fall prevention and occurence for over 40 patients
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Symphony Of Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elevat Care Windsor Park
06.2022 - 09.2022

Patient care of forty

  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
  • Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
  • Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Generations at Regency
01.2022 - 05.2022

Patient care for ventilator and tracheostomy care

G-tube care and feeding

Hub Nurse

CVS MinuteClinic
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Registered patients
  • Vitals signs and individual tests for Covid,strep and influenza
  • Assisted on physicals and sick visits

Medical Specialists

Grifols - Biomat
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 05.2020

Performing physicals for donors in an accurate and timely manner

Performing donor screens for plasma donations

Assisting in phlebotomy to assure continuity and flow for plasma donation

Performing SPE evaluations in timely manner

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lexington Healthcare Chicago Ridge
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Medicine administration and care for 30+ patients
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Closely monitored blood presure, pulse, respirations, bloood glucose, and pulse oximeters for all patients.
  • Closely monitored and documented patient behaviors.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by executing prompt response to concerns and issues.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Comforted and cared for patients' familes especially during hospice care.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Direct supervisor to nursing assistants and supervision of their assignments.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Vision to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Worked with mutiple departments to optimize patient care.
  • Applied specialized wound care to patients as ordered.
  • Performed quarterly evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Chicago, IL
02.2007 - 04.2017
  • Monitored and cared for patients' post surgery and tramua
  • Worked in conjuction with therapists (physical, occupational, and speech) to continue the rehabilitaiton process.
  • Specialized wound care especially for post surgerical patients.
  • Direct supervisor to nursing assistants and their assignments.
  • Medicince pass inculiding narcotics.

Licensed Practical Nurse

GolfView Developmental Center
Des Plaines, IL
04.2004 - 01.2007
  • Monitored and cared for 70+ residents with developmental and behavioral challenges.
  • Specialized med pass for 35+ residents.
  • Quarterly updated documentation for 70+ residents.
  • Documented and reported changes in patients' behavior

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brightview Care Center
Chicago, IL
06.2001 - 05.2004
  • Monitored and cared for long term patients.
  • Specified documentation and updates of patient care.
  • Med pass, wound care, specimen collection, and respiratory treatment.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Meadowbrook Manor
Naperville, IL
01.2002 - 02.2004
  • Skilled nursing care to long-term patients.
  • Med pass, wound care, specimen collection, respiratory treatments.

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. James Manor & Villas
Crete, IL
07.1998 - 03.2001
  • Monitored and cared for long term patients.
  • Med pass, wound care, specimen collection, and respiratory treatments.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manor Care Sourth Holland
South Holland, IL
06.1996 - 06.1999
  • Monitored and cared for long term patients.
  • Documentation and update of patient care.
  • Med pass, wound care, specimen collection, and respiratory treatment.

Phlebotomist

United Blood Services
Chicago, IL
04.1995 - 04.1998
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Collection of blood units to be distributed to hospitals.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes
Chicago, IL
01.1991 - 04.1995
  • Specialized monitoring and care of post transplant patients.
  • Specialized wound care of post transplant and surgical patients.
  • Specialized monitoring of lab values for post transpant patients.
  • Part of the coorinated team in caring and education for post transpant care for patient and familes.
  • Telemetry monitoring for step down units of cardiac patients.
  • Specialized medication pass and education for post transpant patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elevate Care North Branch

Education

Nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Nursing

St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL

History

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL

High School Diploma - undefined

George Washington High School
Chicago, IL
1990

Skills

  • Specimen collection and analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Blood specimen storage
  • Detail-oriented
  • Acute Care
  • Documenting intake
  • Measuring vital statistics
  • Long-Term Care
  • Hospice
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient assessments
  • Charting clinical documentation
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Patient management
  • Recording data
  • Infection control
  • Medical records management
  • Notifying family members
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Venipuncture
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Record Keeping

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Franciscan Village
10.2023 - 12.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clipboard Nursing Agenc
07.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shift Med Nursing Agency
06.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elevat Care Windsor Park
06.2022 - 09.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gale Nursing Agency
01.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Generations at Regency
01.2022 - 05.2022

Hub Nurse

CVS MinuteClinic
01.2021 - 12.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Holy Family Villa
07.2020 - 11.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Symphony Of Lincoln Park
05.2020 - 12.2020

Medical Specialists

Grifols - Biomat
08.2019 - 05.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lexington Healthcare Chicago Ridge
06.2017 - 07.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2007 - 04.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

GolfView Developmental Center
04.2004 - 01.2007

Licensed Practical Nurse

Meadowbrook Manor
01.2002 - 02.2004

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brightview Care Center
06.2001 - 05.2004

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. James Manor & Villas
07.1998 - 03.2001

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manor Care Sourth Holland
06.1996 - 06.1999

Phlebotomist

United Blood Services
04.1995 - 04.1998

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes
01.1991 - 04.1995

Licensed Practical Nurse

Elevate Care North Branch

Nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago

Nursing

St. Xavier University

History

Chicago State University

High School Diploma - undefined

George Washington High School
Gabriela Sierra